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Barnes, Richard john

Service number:
66005
Nationality:
British

Biography

April 26th, 1941: Pilot Officer (prob)
April 26th, 1942: Flying Officer (WS)
April 26th, 1943: Flight Lieutenant (WS)
October 16th, 1951: Pilot Officer
December 7th, 1953: Flight Lieutenant

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Flying Officer
Unit:
No. 50 Squadron, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
October 6th, 1942
"These officers and airmen, as members of the crew of an aircraft, in the most hazardous circumstances, each displayed courage, determination and devotion to duty, in keeping with the highest traditions of the Royal Air Force."

Other crew members:
PO Horsley
Sgt Mills
Sgt Naylor
Sgt Baveystock
Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)
Rank:
Flight Lieutenant
Awarded on:
January 1st, 1966
King's/Queen's Commendation for valuable service in the air

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